Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani died at his home in Rome at age 93, the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation announced; a public viewing and a funeral in Rome are scheduled this week.

Valentino Garavani has died at his home in Rome at age 93, the Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation announced. Known simply as Valentino, he founded the house of Valentino in Rome in 1959 and built a global reputation for high-glamour gowns and a signature shade of red. The foundation said a public viewing and a funeral in Rome are planned for this week. Key details: - The Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti Foundation announced his death and named his age as 93. - Valentino founded his fashion house in 1959 and was widely known for couture gowns worn by royals, first ladies and movie stars. - A public viewing will be held at the foundation on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a funeral Friday at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome. Summary: Valentino’s death closes a long career in high-glamour fashion and drew condolences from figures across the industry and public life. The public viewing and funeral scheduled in Rome this week are the next announced events.